Markeda, of Arabic origin, means 'intelligent' and is derived from the word 'markaba', which translates to 'brain'. This name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been used as a given name for girls. It is often spelled creatively, with variations such as Markida or Markega.
"The name Markeda experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with peaks in the mid-to-late eighties and early nineties."